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Coming from the bowels of Monterrey, Mexico, SPIT ON YOUR GRAVE has managed to find its own niche within the death metal scene for their brand of poignant sound and relentless energy. “Arkanum,” due out April 12, 2024, is the next chapter in the band’s glorious celebration of mystical themes woven within the raw intensity of death metal.
Artist: Challenger Deep Album: The Path Genre: Blackened Hardcore Release Date: December 22, 2023 Hailing from the dynamic musical landscapes of Belarus, Poland, and Lithuania, Challenger Deep has established themselves as pioneers in the realm of experimental music, seamlessly blending ethereal post-metal atmospheres with the raw power of blackened hardcore. Their latest offering, “The Path,”…
Artist: Dethklok Album: Dethalbum IV Genre: DeathMetal Release Date: August 22, 2023 Prepare to unleash your inner headbanger, because Dethklok is back with a vengeance in their explosive album, “Dethalbum IV.” Serving as the sonic counterpart to the beloved animated TV series “Metalocalypse,” this album encapsulates the raw energy and bone-shaking power that fans of…
Artist: Gory Blister Album: Reborn from Hatred Genre: Technical Death Metal Release Date: September, 8 2023 Gory Blister, the Italian pioneers of technical old-school death metal, unleash a cataclysmic force with their latest offering, “Reborn from Hatred.” Produced by the masterful duo of Raff Sangiorgio and Gianluca D’andria, and further refined by mixing virtuoso Ricardo…
Artist: Kataklysm Album: Goliath Genre: Metal Release Date: August, 11 2023 Kataklysm, the mighty metal veterans, make a thunderous return with their latest opus, “Goliath.” Unleashed through the renowned Nuclear Blast Records, this album showcases the band’s unrelenting passion for their craft. While I wholeheartedly appreciate their technical prowess and adherence to their signature sound,…
Cavalera reignites the flame of old school heavy metal with ‘Morbid Visions.’ Honoring SEPULTURA’s roots, the album exudes raw intensity and nostalgic fervor, capturing the spirit of a bygone era with unrelenting power.
Artist: Carthus Album: Images of Tyranny Genre: Death Folk / Metal Release Date: July, 21 2023 Carthus, hailing from the vibrant city of Melbourne, Australia, presents their formidable offering in the form of “Images of Tyranny.” This album, a fusion of Death-Folk and Metal, encapsulates the essence of brutality and ancient lore, delivering a potent…
End Reing’s “The Way of All Flesh is Decay” is a bone-crushing, headbanging feast for fans of thrash metal. Packed with blistering riffs, thunderous drumming, and aggressive vocals, this album serves as a relentless onslaught of raw energy and unapologetic intensity.
“Relentless” by Lockjaw: A powerful and versatile heavy metal album, showcasing thunderous riffs, intense vocals, and captivating melodies. A must-listen for genre enthusiasts.
Raymond Melendez